The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-19

handsomely seconded by Mr.. Campbell.
of Walton.
The caucus then, on motion of MIR.
Cromwell, proceeded to ballot. The
first ballot resulting in no choice, Sena-
tor Mallory promptly Withdrew Nc
Whorter's name and moved the nomina-
ton of Pasco by acclamation, which was
carried amidst the widest enthusiasm,
and the caucus adjourned without day.
PALATKA's CHARTER.
The Palatka Charter bill which passed
the Senate without amendment, hangs
fire in the House on an amendment Of
fered by Mr. Hind to increase the salary
of the Mayor from $a5 to $50 per month.
In the Senate, to-day, the Jackson
vile Charter was considered on second
reading, many amendments being offer
ed and some adopted. 1t is still pending.
THE SENATE.
Mr.. Delano offered a resolution pro-
hibiting the introduction of new business
after the 25th inst. This was laid over.
The Senate passed several bills of mi
nor importance.
THE HOUSE.
In the House the Militia bill is still in
the hands of the committee.
Senate Bill No. 30. providing for the
enforcement of the provisions of Article
XIX, was considered, and passed to the
third reading.
Mr.. Blceher introduced a bill to
establish Gulf County from the western
part of Hillsborough.
The bill incorporating the Florida
Fruit Exchange was signed by the
speaker and clerk, also the bill requir-
ing the railroad companies charging ne
groes first-class fare to furnish first-class
cars for their separate and exclusive
use; also the bill extending the time of
constructing the Thomasville, Tallahas-
see and Gulf Railroad.
The committee reported a substitute
for the bills to establish Lake and West
Orange Counties, which practically in
includes in the limits of the new county
to be called Lake County, all the terri
tory embraced i'm both bills, extending
from a point almost central of Sumter,
eastward to the st. Johns River. The
substitute passed the second and third
reading by dispensing with the constitu-
tional requirement..
Senate Bill No. 1. creating the Rail
road Commission, passed the House
ON the third reading with amendments,
by a similar suspension, by vote of "a
to II, also the bill Incorporating the Key
of the Gulf Railroad and a number of
bills in regular order, on third reading,
of minor importance, including the
House Bill No. 81, protecting the fish in
Lake Louise and other waters in Volusia
and AL Joining counties.
THE INSANE ASYLUM.
The joint committee to visit the Insane
Asylum reported that the institution
contains 200 patients, filling it to the
full capacity of the building, and recon-
mended a new building for the colored
patients; also hospital to be established
in a small building now ON the ground,
for the sick inmates. The committee also
reported the need of additional water
supply, recommending the erec-
ton of tanks, pipes and steam
pump; also that padded rooms
be provided for violent patients; also,
that six or eights cows be purchased to
supply the sick with milk: also, that
building No. , be provided with "a new
roof. The committee further reports
that sufficiently well cooked and nutri-
tious food is furnished the inmates and
proper attention is paid to their health
and comfort and recommend the apprO-
priation of SO, 200 for 1887 and 1888 for
all purposes. The committee commend
Capt. Alexander Moseley, the Superin-
tendent, as kind and efficient officer,
looking well to the care of the unfortun-
ate people under his charge.
CHOATE